Problem-solving
Sabelo Khalani
Johannesburg
Summary
I am a detail-oriented Data Engineer/Scientist that designs, develops and maintains highly scalable, secure and reliable data structures. Accustomed to working closely with system architects, software architects and design analysts to understand business or industry requirements to develop comprehensive data models.
I am fascinated by machine learning and large dataset management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Engineer
FirstRand Group Ltd
5 2021 - Current
- Data Delivery owner end-to-end
- Design, implement, QA and deploy ETL transformations to enhance the Data Eco System and workflows to load, analyse and archive customer transactional data
- Ensure data quality is maintained throughout all managed systems.
Group Technology Reporting IT and Digital
MTN Group
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Preparing Reports
- Working in various projects: Sharepoint unifying, Reports automation using PowerBI, Investigating different ways in which the organization can use technology efficiently (e.g adopting the use of Microsoft planner, use of macros to automate different tasks in excel etc.), Create and manage projects in Project Portfolio Management tool (PPM).
Technical Intern
SAS Institute
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Learnt coding in SAS
- Became a Certified SAS Base and SAS Advanced Programmer
- Attended various soft-skills training sessions
- Practical work -FACTS Consulting (Menlyn, Pretoria)
- I was installing and configuring SAS and ORACLE in Linux
- Using data from different clients to identify potential fraud.
Assessment Technician
Rand Mutual Assurance
04.2016 - 09.2018
- I worked in the membership department where I was Calculating Revenue premium for assessed employers
- Preparing Monthly Report.
Tutor
Rhodes University
02.2015 - 12.2015
- Assisting 2nd year Mathematical Statistics students with their assignments
- Invigilator.
Client Services Intern
Allan Gray Proprietary South Africa
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Analyzing data for predictive models.
Voluntary Administrator
Phomolong Secondary School
01.2014 - 02.2014
- Motivating Learners
- Stamping new stationery
- Registering learners.
Education
Master of Science - Mathematical Statistics
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
BCom Honours - Mathematical Statistics
Rhodes University
04.2001 -
BCom - Mathematical Statistics And Economics
Rhodes University
04.2001 -
NCS -
Phomolong Secondary School
04.2001 -
Skills
Team Collaboration
Adaptability
Continuous Improvement
Quality Assurance
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Performance Analysis
Accomplishments
- SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 (2019)
- SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 (2019)
- Employee Recognition Award (June 2018)
- Marvelous Multitasker (December 2017)
- Employee of the Month (November & October 2017)
- B/G Honours Study Bursary (2015)
- Annual Academic Achievement Award (winner in 2015)
- Annual Academic Achievement Award (nominated in 2014)
- Founders Hall Top 3rd year student (2014), Study Bursary (from 2012 to 2014), Matric Top 3 Achiever
Sas Courses Completed
- SAS Enterprise Guide 1: Querying and Reporting
- SAS Programming 1: Essentials
- SAS Programming 2: Data Manipulation Techniques
- SAS Macro Language 1: Essentials
- SAS SQL 1: Essentials
- SAS Programming 3: Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies
- SAS Visual Analytics on SAS Viya
Other Courses
- Certification of Competency in: Emotional Intelligence and Personal Mastery
- Business Etiquette & Professional Conduct in the Workplace
- Presentation and Communication Skills
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Soccer, Running, Travelling
References
- Abe Maduna, Manager, MTN Group, Abe.Maduna@mtn.com, +27 83 200 7335
- Jacques Bedeman, Team Leader, FirstRand Group, jbedeman@fnb.co.za, +27 (78) 623 8189
- Brigitte Krüger, Lecturer & Mentor, SAS Institute, Brigitte.Kruger@sas.com, +27 (11) 713 3456
- Jeoffry Raselabe, Team Leader, Rand Mutual Assurance, jraselabe@randmutual.co.za, +27 (10) 214 3006
- Sarah Radloff, HOD & Lecturer, Rhodes University, s.radloff@ru.ac.za, +27 (46) 603 8680
Software
Communication
Interpersonal
Timeline
Group Technology Reporting IT and Digital
MTN Group
09.2019 - 04.2021
Technical Intern
SAS Institute
09.2018 - 08.2019
Assessment Technician
Rand Mutual Assurance
04.2016 - 09.2018
Client Services Intern
Allan Gray Proprietary South Africa
06.2015 - 07.2015
Tutor
Rhodes University
02.2015 - 12.2015
Voluntary Administrator
Phomolong Secondary School
01.2014 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Mathematical Statistics
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
BCom Honours - Mathematical Statistics
Rhodes University
04.2001 -
BCom - Mathematical Statistics And Economics
Rhodes University
04.2001 -
NCS -
Phomolong Secondary School
04.2001 -
Data Engineer
FirstRand Group Ltd
5 2021 - Current